Special 303 portable?
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Special 303 portable?
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- scopebeats
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Re: Special 303 portable?
i can't see your attachement...
but if you wanna use the sp-303 portable - NO PROBLEM
i use my sp-303 with a USB Powerbank (usually for smartphones, tablets, etc) and a USB to 9V Power-Adapter (i bought it on myvolts.com )
the bigger the capacity of the powerbank the longer you can power your sampler.
http://myvolts.com/product.php/14934/0/9V_Boss_SP-303_Sampler_USB_power_supply <-- 9v usb power cable
(xiaomi powerbanks are pretty good in price/value)
ps sorry for the huge pic
but if you wanna use the sp-303 portable - NO PROBLEM
i use my sp-303 with a USB Powerbank (usually for smartphones, tablets, etc) and a USB to 9V Power-Adapter (i bought it on myvolts.com )
the bigger the capacity of the powerbank the longer you can power your sampler.
http://myvolts.com/product.php/14934/0/9V_Boss_SP-303_Sampler_USB_power_supply <-- 9v usb power cable
(xiaomi powerbanks are pretty good in price/value)
ps sorry for the huge pic
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Re: Special 303 portable?
That's a killer deal at $13.99. I spent around $40 for rechargeable AA batteries for my 404sx.
Re: Special 303 portable?
scopebeats wrote:i can't see your attachement...
but if you wanna use the sp-303 portable - NO PROBLEM![]()
i use my sp-303 with a USB Powerbank (usually for smartphones, tablets, etc) and a USB to 9V Power-Adapter (i bought it on myvolts.com )
the bigger the capacity of the powerbank the longer you can power your sampler.
http://myvolts.com/product.php/14934/0/9V_Boss_SP-303_Sampler_USB_power_supply <-- 9v usb power cable
(xiaomi powerbanks are pretty good in price/value)
ps sorry for the huge pic
Wow I never thought of that, and thanks for your idea! Simple, and practical.
oh yeah and the headphone socket for the SP 303 is a quarter inch?
- Kegeratorz
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Re: Special 303 portable?
The link takes you to an M-Audio cable, is that the right one?
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Re: Special 303 portable?
I assume you found one, if not they have them for a few dollars on eBay. Now grab a pt01 skratch and go tear it down on the block. Just bring some friends, cause fools be that jack move.
- Kegeratorz
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Re: Special 303 portable?
Euclid Ov Oåklånd wrote:I assume you found one, if not they have them for a few dollars on eBay. Now grab a pt01 skratch and go tear it down on the block. Just bring some friends, cause fools be that jack move.
I did not, no clue about that stuff. A link would be most appreciated. And for the pt01, been observing a few on eBay. That just looks like too much fun.
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Re: Special 303 portable?
Here you go
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-DC-5V-to-DC-9V-Step-up-Module-Converter-2-1x5-5mm-Male-Connector-Plus-MF-/222483222510?hash=item33cd088fee:g:-h4AAOSw3ZRY-eIx
and a powerbank is needed, something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Chargers-RAVPower-16750mAh-External/dp/B00MQSMEEE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501146782&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=battery+bank+usb&psc=1
I've been using the vestax handytrax I bought back in the day to scratch 7inch, but I would recommend the pt01 scratch with a mini innofader and shure m44 cartridge/tone arm upgrade if you're looking for a portable set-up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-DC-5V-to-DC-9V-Step-up-Module-Converter-2-1x5-5mm-Male-Connector-Plus-MF-/222483222510?hash=item33cd088fee:g:-h4AAOSw3ZRY-eIx
and a powerbank is needed, something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Chargers-RAVPower-16750mAh-External/dp/B00MQSMEEE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501146782&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=battery+bank+usb&psc=1
I've been using the vestax handytrax I bought back in the day to scratch 7inch, but I would recommend the pt01 scratch with a mini innofader and shure m44 cartridge/tone arm upgrade if you're looking for a portable set-up.
Re: Special 303 portable?
OK.
This was actually a little bit unclear, So I try to clear it up, because I just get it working...
1. you will need a powerbank that have 2,1A output
2. you will need step up convertor to boost 5V to 9V
I ordered something like this

but it doesn't work
It just doesn't output enough power (Ampers)
Now I figured out, that you will need step up convertor that can output to 2A of juice
Ordered differnt one:

This one can be opened and you can resolder the cable, swap positive and negative output, that Boss needs (Negative in center, Positive around)
And that's it
it works
I tried 2 powerbanks
with one I have to plug the powerplug into SP303, turn the SP303 on, than turn on powerbank with it's power switch.
with the second one, I have to plug the powerplug to SP303, turn the powerbank on with it's power switch, than turn SP303 on. It takes a second to SP303 turn on and powerbank resets, but than everything works together...
I didn't notice any hum in SP303's output
Hope this is clear(er)
Cheers
This was actually a little bit unclear, So I try to clear it up, because I just get it working...
1. you will need a powerbank that have 2,1A output
2. you will need step up convertor to boost 5V to 9V
I ordered something like this

but it doesn't work
It just doesn't output enough power (Ampers)
Now I figured out, that you will need step up convertor that can output to 2A of juice
Ordered differnt one:

This one can be opened and you can resolder the cable, swap positive and negative output, that Boss needs (Negative in center, Positive around)
And that's it
it works
I tried 2 powerbanks
with one I have to plug the powerplug into SP303, turn the SP303 on, than turn on powerbank with it's power switch.
with the second one, I have to plug the powerplug to SP303, turn the powerbank on with it's power switch, than turn SP303 on. It takes a second to SP303 turn on and powerbank resets, but than everything works together...
I didn't notice any hum in SP303's output
Hope this is clear(er)
Cheers
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Re: Special 303 portable?
Hopefully it still relevant, to make the SP 303, all we need is a usb powerbank and this cable: http://myvolts.com/product/16427/Power_ ... 03_Sampler
Hope it helps. Thanks
Hope it helps. Thanks
Re: Special 303 portable?
Yes, but this one is about half the price...
https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Step- ... 43&sr=8-30
But Shure, you can use Ripcord. It shoult be better quality..
It's just seemed easier to get something from Amazon here in Europe...
https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Step- ... 43&sr=8-30
But Shure, you can use Ripcord. It shoult be better quality..
It's just seemed easier to get something from Amazon here in Europe...
Re: Special 303 portable?
nice finds guys, thanks : )
